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The doctor surgically removed the appendix
During the expedition in Antarctica, Leonid Rogozov became seriously ill and needed surgery. As the only doctor in the group, he realized that no one other than himself…
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Patients waiting for first transplant to convince the world
Valery Spiridonov, the first person in the world volunteered to join a head transplant experiment to fly to the US on June 9 to see a surgeon and convince medical profes…
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Russia developed a transplant to replace tendons and ligaments
Russian scientists have developed and tested implants of tendons and ligaments on experimental animals with positive results.
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Eliminate false thoughts about wisdom tooth extraction
We must understand that not all wisdom teeth need to be removed. Only teeth that cause infection, tooth decay or deviate over the adjacent teeth cause pain to be removed.
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The tumor was 'wingless and flew' right before the surgery
One day before going to the operating table, the man in California discovered the tumor he was about to remove
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5 most amazing surgical methods in the world
In 1967, the first heart transplant was performed. Since then, this procedure has saved the lives of about 5,000 every year around the world.
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His face lost his balance with age
By examining the faces of 191 volunteers using a 3-dimensional digital system, scientists determined that when people get older, their faces become increasingly unbalanc…
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For the first time in the UK, the fetus is operated on while still in the womb
It was a double surgery, dissecting the mother's uterus and then operating the spine for the fetus.
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Artificial intelligence robot supports surgery
Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), robots use data from previous surgeries to inform new technology, causing less complications.
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What is endoscopic surgery?
Not everyone understands exactly what laparoscopic surgery is exactly, although this is a widely used and widespread treatment.
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88-year-old grandfather was hypnotized for heart surgery
The use of hypnosis is becoming more and more popular in French hospitals. In 2015, the Curie Institute in Paris used hypnosis to surgery for a woman with breast cancer.
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Why should a dental examination be performed before cancer surgery?
The possibility of postoperative pneumonia or death within 30 days after surgery will be reduced if the patient is examined and treated earlier by the dentist.
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Cosmetic surgery like selfie: Phenomenon
The patients now give doctors their selfie photos, but these photos have been edited through applications like Snapchat or Facetune.
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The world first introduced the use of surgical robots in the eyes
We have heard about robots involved in gallbladder or prostate surgery. Now, scientists have gone one step further: putting them in people's eyes to perform surgery!
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What will the future surgery room look like?
Hospitals are investing in digital devices, designs and technologies that promise a new era for surgery.